“When our leaders let us down, it’s time to step up,” said Ron Estes, Republican candidate for Congress. “This is a campaign about Kansas and our values. We deserve more than another rubber stamp from the D.C. Swamp.”

WICHITA, Kan. – Today, Ron Estes announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for Kansas’ Fourth Congressional District seat.

Estes, a father of two who lives in Wichita with his wife Ellen, is a first-time candidate. He is running because our status quo elected leaders refuse to represent the people of Kansas’ Fourth District – ignoring town halls, avoiding constituents, running huge deficits, and more. The incumbent is a perfect representative of “The Swamp” in Washington, D.C.

“I love the people of Kansas, and our current representative is an embarrassment,” Estes said. “The incumbent has become the epitome of the DC Swamp. I believe Kansas Republicans deserve a Rep. Ron Estes who will show up and represent Fourth District Kansans. I feel compelled to run in and win this primary to defend our Kansas values.”

Estes said his priorities will be representing the interests of Fourth District voters instead of the interests of campaign donors.

“Focusing on the people is the only way to end gridlock in Washington, D.C.,” Estes said. “Our leaders have let us down, and it’s time for change from the status quo.”